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***Poll*** on Deodorants / Anti-Perspirants
For the last several years, I've been using Queen Helene Mint Julep deodorant. I generally have to reapply it during the day or evening, especially if I've been sweating. Sometimes it leaves foam on my armpits, which takes a little while to dry and disappear after application. But other than that, I've been quite pleased with it.
It meets all my criteria:
- the scent doesn't bother me
- it prevents body odor
- it doesn't make me itch or give me a rash (even after reapplying it several times)
- it doesn't leave a sticky residue (even after reapplying it several times)
But now The Hain Celestial Group, the maker of this deodorant, has changed the formula. The new version, while it doesn't foam much, is slightly less good at preventing body odor, and it leaves a sticky feeling of residue on my armpits. In short, I don't like it.
I've been looking for a new brand. So far I've tried 7 different ones, but haven't found any that meet all my criteria. Therefore, this poll. Please leave a comment, answering the below questions. I'll mightily appreciate it!
It doesn't matter whether the deodorants or antiperspirants which you use are marketed towards men, women, or whether they are gender-neutral - I'm interested in information on all of them.
Oh, and feel free to point other people towards this poll too!
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1. Do you use a deodorant or anti-perspirant? If so, what brand and scent do you currently use?
2. What type is it: stick, roll-on, spray (etc.) ?
3. Does your deo/anti-perspirant contain an alum and/or aluminum compound?
4. Do you only need to apply it once per day, or do you usually need to re-apply it one or more times, in order to prevent body odor?
5. Do you notice any sticky residue feeling from the deodorant/anti-perspirant, when you wash yourself?
6. Would you consider your armpits to be sensitive - have you ever gotten a rash or itchiness from using certain deodorants or anti-perspirants?
7. Overall, how pleased are you with your current deodorant / anti-perspirant?
8. Do you tend to stick with the same brand, or do you often switch brands? Do you have any comments (good or bad) regarding other brands that you've used in the past?
It meets all my criteria:
- the scent doesn't bother me
- it prevents body odor
- it doesn't make me itch or give me a rash (even after reapplying it several times)
- it doesn't leave a sticky residue (even after reapplying it several times)
But now The Hain Celestial Group, the maker of this deodorant, has changed the formula. The new version, while it doesn't foam much, is slightly less good at preventing body odor, and it leaves a sticky feeling of residue on my armpits. In short, I don't like it.
I've been looking for a new brand. So far I've tried 7 different ones, but haven't found any that meet all my criteria. Therefore, this poll. Please leave a comment, answering the below questions. I'll mightily appreciate it!
It doesn't matter whether the deodorants or antiperspirants which you use are marketed towards men, women, or whether they are gender-neutral - I'm interested in information on all of them.
Oh, and feel free to point other people towards this poll too!
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1. Do you use a deodorant or anti-perspirant? If so, what brand and scent do you currently use?
2. What type is it: stick, roll-on, spray (etc.) ?
3. Does your deo/anti-perspirant contain an alum and/or aluminum compound?
4. Do you only need to apply it once per day, or do you usually need to re-apply it one or more times, in order to prevent body odor?
5. Do you notice any sticky residue feeling from the deodorant/anti-perspirant, when you wash yourself?
6. Would you consider your armpits to be sensitive - have you ever gotten a rash or itchiness from using certain deodorants or anti-perspirants?
7. Overall, how pleased are you with your current deodorant / anti-perspirant?
8. Do you tend to stick with the same brand, or do you often switch brands? Do you have any comments (good or bad) regarding other brands that you've used in the past?
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http://www.suremen.co.uk/product-range.aspx?p=8
Sure is known as Rexona outside of the UK and Ireland, if that's applicable.
I hate sticks and roll-ons. Too 'sticky' (Badum-tish).
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(I only discovered I was sensitive the summer I went away from my cats, so stopped taking the antihistamine. Ouch.)
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I use an unscented anti-perspirant rather than a deodorant; I prefer not to smell, but if I do smell, I'd prefer to smell of me than of a cheap fragrance.
Also, I don't often wear cologne, but when I do I'd prefer that it wasn't competing with whatever I've stuck in my armpits.
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However, my wife hates spray deodorant, hates the smell of aerosol and REALLY hates VIC deodorant smell, so I've started using hers instead which is the original unscented Dove stick deoderant. It does not offend me, it does its job, and I've never noticed it leave a residue particularly. What it does do that I hate is make my armpits feel damp whereas I like to feel dry (hence spray deodorant), but I got used to it in time.
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I didn't realize there was a Vaseline brand deo. It may not be sold over here, or may be under a different name. But anyway, I'll look up the ingredients of the brands everyone has mentioned to get an idea of what they are like.
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I mean, I use 'man-smell' deodorant and showery stuff pretty liberally myself if it's what's to hand - cis but unpicky! Sorry for making assumptions!
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I think I'll update my post... I should've clarified that I was interested in info on products regardless of which gender they are marketed towards.
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2: Sticks.
3: Yes.
4: Once per day.
5: Old Spice: yes. Arm & Hammer: no.
6: The deodorant-only formulation of the Old Spice Pure Sport bothered me.
7: Very pleased except for item 5. I may switch back to Arm & Hammer.
8: If I happen to be broke about when I need a new stick, I try the brand that's on sale; I've gone through a decent number of things that way. I found Dove to be a bit on the flaky side when applying, and the "you just washed your underpants in a mountain stream and now they're fresh enough to curl your hair" scent of the Arm & Hammer to be distasteful and a bit overpowering.
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2) solid stick
3) nope, aluminum free
4) I only do once a day usually
5) nope!
6) I don't think so...they used to get irritated from shaving
7) Quite.
8) stick to Tom's of Maine.
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